Display device



G. F. HOGAN DISPLAY DEVICE Aug. 16, "1932.

Filed Nov. 8, 1930 INVENTOR ATTORNEYS Patented Aug. 16, 1932 GEORGE FRANCIS HOGAN, or CHICAGO, ILLINOIS DISPLAY DEVICE Application filed November 8,1930. Serial No. 494,253.

This invention relates to display devices and more particulary to signs such as are used at street intersections to designate the names v and supported on brackets which are more or less ornamental. Such signs are relatively expensive and are fragile or easily broken or bent. The paint or enamel affords only a degree of protection, so that the signs are com- 5 paratively short lived, and frequently present an unsatisfactory appearance after a brief period of exposure.

It is the object of the present invention to provide a simple and convenient sign whlch can be painted easily and restored when nec essary by an inexpensive operation.

A further object of the invention is the provision of a sign which can be attached readily and permanently to posts without 5 using expensive brackets and which nevertheless presents a satisfactory appearance.

Other objects and advantages of the invention will be apparent as it is better understood by reference to the following specification and accompanying drawing, in which Fig. 1 is a view in perspective of a street sign embodying the invention;

Fig. 2 is a. sectional view showing the application of the sign to a post;

Fig. 3 is a view in perspective of a slightly 8 difierent form of the invention;

Fig. 4. is a sectional view illustrating the application of the sign as shown in Fig. 3: and

10 Fig. 5 is a View in perspective of the back of the sign as shown in Fig. 3.

In carrying out the invention, I prefer to employ a single sheet or strip of suitable metal. The metal best adapted for the pur- 45 pose is rustless sheet steel, in the form of strips of suflicient thickness to give the necessary rigidity to the sign. Other metals which do not corrode easily, such as alumi num and aluminum alloys, zinc and zinc alloys, may be used, or steel coated with c0r rosion resistant materials such as chromium may be employed. The sign is made by stamping up or em.- bossing the desired lettering to a uniform height from the body of the metal with flat surfaces. The background or body need not be painted, but the letters are made more readily visible by applying thereto a coating of paint of suitable color. Paint can be applied most economically to the embossed let.- ters by using a roller such as printers employ for inking type. When the paint becomes worn or disfigured the sign can be restored easily by again passing the roller carrying a suitable paint over the embossed lettering on the sign. Consequently the visibility of the sign can be maintained at a minimum expense. 1

In the preferred form of the invention, the metal is bent or otherwise formed as indicated in Figs. 1 and 2 to form arms 5 and 6 disposed at a right angle and adapted for use at street intersections. The letters 7 are embossed in the arms 5 and 6 which are connected by a section 8 of generally cylindrical form which is adapted to embrace a post or other support. If steel is used, the metal may be sufficiently resilient to hold the sign in place, but I prefer in any case to employ suitable fastening means. Conveniently the sign can be welded at 9 to the post, but other fastening means such as bolts or screws can be used. The sign is thus held securely in the desired position, where it will remain almost indefinitely unless destroyed by impact of some heavy object.

In Figs, 3 to 5 inclusive of the drawing, I have illustrated a form of the invention in which arms 10 and 11 are formed by bending a strip of metal. Letters 12 are embossed on the arms. A generally cylindrical member 13 is secured to the arms by welding or otherwise and is adapted to embrace a post or other support. It can be secured to the post by welding or by means of bolts or screws.

Although I have illustrated a sign adapted for use at street intersections having two arms, it is apparent that signs having a single arm can be made and attached to supports in a similar Way and that by reason of the durability and ease of maintaining such signs they afford an economical display device adapted to indicate the names of streets or other information.

Various changes can be made in the details 7 of construction and arrangement of the parts Without departing from the invention or sacrificing any of the advantages thereof.

I claim: 1. A street sign comprising a single strip of resilient metal bent to' form apaii i indicia bearing arms, said arms being connect: M A I ed by a generally cylindrical support-gripping portion which defines an arc of a circle greater than for securing said sign to a support. Y t

2. A sign for street intersections comprising a pair of indicia' bearing arms bent at an angle to each other, said arms being connected by a generally cylindrical supportgripping portion which defines'an arc of a circle greater than 180? for securing said sign to a support.

' 3. A street sign made from a single strip of corrosion-resistant resilient metal having a support-gripping portion of generally cylindrical form and defining an arc of a circle greater than 180 and anindicia bearing arm extending outwardly from each end of the support-gripping portion.

In testimony WhereofI affix my signature.

' GEORGE FRANCIS HOGAN. 

